Private Drinking Water Suppliers

Requirements & Guidelines

Persons who supply drinking water from a private or independent water source in the course of a commercial undertaking (e.g. business or facility) are required to comply with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (external link).

The Act and Regulations require drinking water suppliers to develop and adhere to a quality assurance program (or drinking water management system) from 1 September 2014. Further information about the quality assurance program and the responsibilities for affected businesses and facilities may be obtained from NSW Health (external link).

Types of Businesses or Facilities

Examples of businesses or facilities which may use private water supply include: